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Black Pepper Beef

Black Pepper Beef

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

This savory and flavorful Black Pepper Beef recipe features tender slices of beef stir-fried with a medley of colorful vegetables in a bold black pepper sauce. Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Units
  • – 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) chuck or oyster blade steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • – 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • – 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • – 1 tbsp cornflour
  • – 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • – 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • – 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • – 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • – 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • – 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • – 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • – 1 tsp white sugar
  • – 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • – 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • – 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), seeded and cut into chunks
  • – 1 onion, cut into thick wedges
  • – 4 spring onions (scallions), cut into 2 cm batons
  • – Steamed jasmine rice
  • – Extra freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced beef with bicarbonate of soda, sesame oil, cornflour, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to marinate.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, white sugar, and 1 tbsp of freshly cracked black pepper. Set the sauce mixture aside.
  3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the red capsicum (bell pepper), onion, and spring onions. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still vibrant.
  4. Cook the Beef: In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tbsp of cooking oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Combine with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the sauce thicken and flavors meld together.
  6. Serve: Serve the Black Pepper Beef hot, over steamed jasmine rice. Optionally, top with extra freshly cracked black pepper for added flavor.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add chopped red chili peppers to the stir-fry.
  • You can customize the vegetables in this dish by adding broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg